Grief Resources

Catholic Books on Suffering and Grief:

These are books I have read and highly recommend to address a variety of topics related to grief. They offer the reader hope, encouragement, and courage to work through what is arduous but necessary in order to obtain lifelong healing.

Healing Promises: The Essential Guide to the Sacred Heartby Anne Costa – A beautiful introduction to the Sacred Heart devotion, including powerful anecdotes from those who have experienced profound healing, transformation, and reunited relationships by becoming Sacred Heart of Jesus devotees.

The Rosary: Your Weapon for Spiritual Warfareby Johnette Benkovic – The Rosary has long been one of the most efficacious prayers against evil. Read this book and be consoled in your efforts to unite your prayers to those of Our Blessed Mother.

Praying for Those with Addictions: A Mission of Love, Mercy and Hopeby Anne Costa – Anyone who has been affected by loved ones suffering from addictions will find this book to be more than just a how-to. It moves to the depths of healing with journaling questions specifically pertaining to the twelve steps of AA, including healing prayers for the loved ones suffering.

Littlest Suffering Souls: Children Whose Short Lives Point Us to Christby Austin Ruse – This book is an excellent resource for those who truly want to grasp a greater understanding for the common question, “Why does God allow little ones to suffer?” Based on the concept of “innocent suffering,” Ruse does a fantastic job of unraveling the stories of young child-saints who learned at a young age to suffer well.

The Catholic Guide to Loneliness by Kevin Vost – A theologically sound explanation of how to change one’s sense of loneliness first through thought patterns. Dr. Vost is a Thomistic scholar, so this book isn’t for the reader who is looking for a “companion” to unravel and share stories about loneliness. I thought his chapter on finding solitude was particularly excellent for one who wishes to grow spiritually.

Mending the Heart: A Catholic Annulment Companion by Lisa Duffy – If you have been divorced or know someone who has, this is a fantastic book about the annulment process. Lisa Duffy walks the reader through each step, offering a hand of encouragement to the reader. Even more, she understands the depth of suffering related to divorce and the multiple losses that result. Her final chapter includes helpful tips for loved ones to accompany those in their families or friends who have recently gone through a divorce. Everything is very clear and true to the Church’s teachings on divorce and remarriage.

Navigating Deep Waters: Meditations for Caregiversby Jeannie Ewing and Eileen Benthal – A short meditation journal for harried and hurried caregivers of all varieties, intended for use on the go. Thematically based on how water can drown us or heal us.

Secular Resources for Grief:

I have checked out the following websites, which offer information related to specific forms or types of grief. While they do not offer a definitive Catholic worldview, there is nothing I saw that is contrary to the Church’s teaching about death, suffering, or end-of-life issues.

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